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Almost 2,000,000 tourists a year visit the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: it’s an impressive and constantly growing number that you have to take into account when planning to visit the gallery. Read on for more information on how to plan a smart trip to the Uffizi Gallery, avoid long lines and make the most out of your time! If Florence is going...

Some people do not deal well with discomfort in the natural elements; in fact, many Americans choose not to deal with it, enjoying the comfort of choosing their climate. I am one of those Americans, and even though I enjoy a nice day outdoors, the idea of “sucking it up” or “toughing it out” does not register with me when it comes to...

The number one mistake of the new Italian train passenger? Believing that the information out there is adequate preparation for their upcoming experience. Huddled over laptops, these novice travelers visit several sites posting detailed articles and reference guides, carefully taking notes on the “essentials” of train types, differences...

When you consider how strong a sense of place Italy retains after all these many centuries, it’s no wonder that protection, in the purest sense of the word, has played a prime role in this. In some ways the “boot” of Italy is like an island, with the Alps sealing the country off from the Teutonic hordes up north and the Mediterranean...

Rita Mae Brown once said, “language is the road map to culture;" one must simply pay attention to its reading. A day in language class or ten minutes in Italy reveal one of the greatest cultural values: cibo. Food and words related to food fill the Italian peninsula, and the subject is a serious matter for natives; eating and cooking is an...